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Upon the Altar of the Nation: A Moral History of the Civil War
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by Harry S. Stout
Sales Rank: 304081
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Cover Type: Hard Cover with 576 pages
Published by: Viking Adult January 19, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0670034703
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0670034703
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.4 x 1.8 inches
Weighs: 1.8 pounds
Reader Reviews
Since the history of the Civil War fills libraries, it's difficult to know where to begin to study the vast subject. Stout's superb work is an excellent place to start. The book's subtitle, "A Moral History of the Civil War", is an accurate description of what the book is about. Rather than just a history of battles, Stout supplies the context that stands behind the combat and the politics. The reader gets an appreciation for civilian life as the war continues from year to year. You come away with a sense of how and why the opposing sides justified their actions. Unlike many historians and other authors, Stout does not feel compelled to make every judgment for the reader. He lets his meticulous sources and endnotes speak for themselves, while he covers the war's biggest themes. This is a book to take your time on and linger over - it's not a history to skim, but the effort is worth it. Helpful maps and illustrations. Highest recommendation. If you always wanted to do some Civil War reading, I suggest pairing it with E. L. Doctorow's "The March" (which is excellent in audiobook format).
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